The City of Casey is home to more than 413,000 people. It is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Victoria. To reflect the community it serves, the City looked at … disability among staff. The training focused on disability employment basics: the essential requirements, sharing information about disability, inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments.  Concrete, positive, and long-term changes Christina says that NDRC’s support helped …

The Australian Government has a range of programs and services to make sure people with disability have equal opportunity. This includes advocacy, day programs, language and support services. National Disability Advocacy Program The National Disability Advocacy Program …

Disability Employment Services (DES) can help you find and keep a job if you live with disability, injury or health condition.  DES programs for job … job skills write your resume train in interview skills look for a job that suits you. If you need help to work, the provider may refer you to health services. For example, psychological or pain management counselling and physiotherapy. DES providers can also help you access financial and other help. For example: funding through the Employment Assistance Fund to …

There is a range of training options to help your management and employees get a better understanding of disability and mental health. Your organisation may … get a better understanding about disability, including facts, research and myths learn tips to support good practice in your workplace create a more supportive and inclusive workplace communicate and work …

She even trains new members of the team,” Rachel says. The Café’s manager, second in command and cook, Andrea Marriott, echoes that sentiment. “There are a couple of girls in particular that … employer (compared to those in non-inclusive workplaces). Many employees with disability don’t need any changes to the workplace. For some members of the team, their disability means that they …

of a person with disability anywhere in Australia, contact the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the Hotline) on 1800 880 052 . The Hotline is a free, independent and … a speech or hearing impairment can use the One Zero Six (106) text based service . For crisis support, please visit the Emergency contacts page. Abuse covers behaviours that hurt someone or … making someone take part in sexual activity they don’t want to do constraints and restrictive practices – stopping someone from moving freely other than when there is a medical or safety need …

in helping you get a job. It shows employers your skills, work experience, qualifications and interests. What to include in your resume Your resume should provide all the key information about your experience and work history that an employer needs to know. A typical resume includes: your name and contact details a short summary about you … up to date. You should add any new skills you have learned during this time. Often you will need to tailor your resume to the job you're applying for. For example, to highlight certain …

The Supported Wage System (SWS) lets employers pay an employee with disability based on their productivity. Learn about who can use SWS, the assessment process and where to apply. Matching pay with work Most employees with disability work at the same rate … Visit How to apply for the SWS for more on the application process and information you need to apply.   You put in an application for the SWS. The employer or service provider applies …

JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Created by the Australian Government, it brings together the information … a telephone advice line ( 1800 464 800 ) the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) for workplace modifications and support An employer engagement service - the National Disability Recruitment …

to keep their job. A Disability Employment Services (DES) provider will work with you and your employer to provide support to keep your job. Employers are supported by DES providers to keep you working so they don’t lose a valuable team member. What …